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Thursday, November 29, 2012

A Dickens Christmas

The Mister and I dropped our #2 off at the airport at 5AM on Saturday morning. #1 left for school the day before, after lunch and (what else?) shopping at the mall.Again, we are back to being crazy, sexy empty nesters. We stopped for breakfast at Mimi's, a great breakfast spot, and discussed what we should do with our day. For a week, we were told gently guided by our girls who chose our day's events. We ventured to a few outlets, a couple of malls, and their favorite restaurants for some lunches and dinners. Now, we both eyed each other with that look of "Now what should we do?"So I came up with some ideas. We could put the wreaths up on the house. The Mister had that same look on his face when I suggest going fabric shopping. Then I tried again. How about we go to a Dickens Christmas on the Square? Again, his grey pallor began to grow. It was as if I asked him to go to a candle convention with me. So what did we end up doing? We put up the wreaths and went to a Dickens Christmas on the Square. Life is good when mama gets her way!

It was a gorgeous, clear crisp day.

Whoa... I'm next in line.

The Mister's pale demeanor began to get rosier.

It was about 58 degrees and sunny. Life is good in Texas.

The Mister made it clear we were not going to the child activities or the petting zoo. I guess he is still open to the Santa visit and I know he is always up for visiting a restroom.

The shops all do such a fabulous job decorating for the big event.

Love this staircase quote.

This arrangement was so pretty in real life. Took it through a window; not as dramatic.

Rosemary & cyclamen - what a beautiful combination.

Positively loved this window box outside the storefront.

This is an antique cradle. So darling.

Yo Sista... this one is for you. Silver tree. That was the only Christmas tree we had growing up that was always accompanied by a tacky squeaky color wheel. We are still looking for the forest that grows silver trees.

Love the old town atmosphere of McKinney.

These darling ladies brought the sparkle to a Dickens Christmas.

Love this shop.

Mister's favorite shop.

This is a slide layered with homemade snow for a fun winter ride on a tube. One of the biggest hits for the 14 and under crowd. Although, the Mister would have taken his turn if the line wasn't so long.

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I'm Katie. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I am an empty nester meandering through my middle-aged years while entangled in the never-ending process of renovating an antique home on the South Shore of Massachusetts. I love to write about books, movies, TV, celebrities, decorating, and weekend adventures. My favorite writing material is derived from my family: the Mister, my girls, #1 and #2, and my two untrainable, rambunctious pups, Chowdah and Chili.

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Hello, I'm Katie

I'm Katie. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I am an empty nester meandering through my middle-aged years while entangled in the never-ending process of renovating an antique home on the South Shore of Massachusetts. I love to write about books, movies, TV, celebrities, decorating, and weekend adventures. My favorite writing material is derived from my family: the Mister, my girls, #1 and #2, and my two untrainable, rambunctious pups, Chowdah and Chili.
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